CB Christian Benford Faces Possible Late Injury for Bills vs. Patriots

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CB Christian Benford Faces Possible Late Injury for Bills vs. Patriots

The Buffalo Bills are facing uncertainty regarding cornerback Christian Benford ahead of their Week 15 matchup against the New England Patriots. Benford suffered a toe injury during practice last week, placing him on the team’s injury report.

Benford’s Injury Status

The Bills listed Benford as “questionable” for the upcoming game. This designation suggests he may not participate, raising concerns for the team as they prepare for a critical AFC East showdown.

Game Day Preparations

To bolster their defense, the Bills have promoted cornerback Dane Jackson from the practice squad. This move indicates that the team is preparing for the possibility of Benford being unavailable on game day.

  • Teams: Buffalo Bills vs. New England Patriots
  • Current Records: Bills (9-4), Patriots (11-2)
  • Location: Gillette Stadium
  • Previous Matchup: Patriots won 23-20 in Week 5
  • Key Player Statistics: Drake Maye (QB) to Stefon Diggs (WR) – 10 receptions for 146 yards

The final status of Benford will be confirmed 90 minutes before kickoff when both teams release their inactive player lists. Fans and analysts alike will be looking for updates as the game approaches, knowing that missing their top cornerback could significantly impact the Bills’ performance against the Patriots.